Product Introduction
n-Pentane (CAS 109-66-0) is a straight-chain alkane (C₅H₁₂), a highly volatile and non-polar hydrocarbon
It is widely used as a solvent, a blowing agent in plastics, a reference standard for gas chromatography, and as a component in chemical synthesis
Applications & Descriptions
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Solvent
n-Pentane is used as a non-polar solvent for lipids, non-polar resins, and certain organic extractions due to its low polarity and high volatility -
Blowing Agent for Foams
Used in the production of flexible and rigid foams (e.g., integral-skin foams) because of its volatility and low boiling point -
Gas Chromatography Standard
High-purity n-pentane is employed as a reference substance or standard in GC analyses -
Fuel / Fuel Additive
Applied in some fuel blends or as a high-volatility component in specialty fuel formulations -
Chemical Intermediate
Used in organic synthesis to produce amyl derivatives, or as a reference hydrocarbon in research
